There's a stable peace. and it takes time and patience. it's been 74 years since the end of world war ii. we still have troops in germany and japan. i'm not saying that we need to do that in syria, but it does take time. and the leadership of our country must educate the american people on the amount of time it does take. it takes patience for a more lasting, peaceful solution. eric: general dana petard, we thank you for your analysis this afternoon and, of course, thank you, sir, for your service to our nation. >> great. thank you for your support. eric: of course. arthel? arthel: well, democ...